Helping people kick drug and alcohol addictions is the mission of Paterson, New Jersey-based non-profit Turning Point. With the goal of giving patients the resources they need for long-term recovery, Turning Point employs a thorough strategy based on the tried-and-true ideas of 12-step programs. Their programs are developed to provide patients the tools they need to properly address and manage their drug use problems.
Turning Point is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has a license from the State of New Jersey, both of which attest to its dedication to providing high-quality treatment. This esteemed certification is proof of Turning Point’s commitment to high standards that improve the lives of those they assist. Turning Point’s commitment to provide the best addiction treatment services is further shown by their listing by SAMHSA in addition to their CARF certification.
Newsweek has recognized Turning Point as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in the Nation and in New Jersey, citing its exceptional quality. This award demonstrates their ability to provide effective, patient-centered treatment that takes into account the many requirements of those who are battling addiction.
The Candid 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar is another testament to Turning Point’s reputation for honesty and ethics. With this recognition, Turning Point is positioned as a preeminent nonprofit organization in the sector, renowned for their dedication to moral behavior and all-encompassing service provision.
Turning Point continues to have a profound effect on the lives of those struggling with addiction by providing hope and a route to long-lasting recovery. It does this by having a solid basis in evidence-based therapy and a compassionate approach.
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Most private insurances accepted
Treatment Options
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
- Detoxification
- Outpatient detoxification
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Family counseling
Private Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
- Cigna
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Self-pay options
- Financial aid
License and Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
Amenities
- Private rooms
- Art activities
Type of Detox
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
Facility Operation
- Private non-profit organization
- Program Tailored for LGBTQ Clients
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV testing
- STD testing
- TB screening
- Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Early intervention for HIV
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
- Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
- Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Transitional Recovery Services
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
Age Groups Accepted
- Seniors or older adults
- Young adults
- Adults
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Vaping not permitted
